World’s biggest yard sale gears up in August
Sell your stuff to someone else! In August the biggest swap of stuff in the world begins with the 127 Yard Sale. Yard sales, garage sales, tag sales — by…
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August 2, 2022: National Night Out
It’s becoming a summer event all across the country. In some cities and communities, National Night Out is celebrated in individual neighborhoods. In…
State fairs are new each year, but they were born in a millennium past
Our modern state fairs feature agricultural displays and competitions, races and entertainments of many kinds. They are an annual event attended by…
The ‘good life’ is hidden in the portion size
People want the “good life” and often think it’s found in nice cars, soft chairs, fast computers and plenty of food and snacks. But this kind of life…
Seven ways to hammer hay fever
If you are among the one-in-four people who are sensitive to pollens or mold spores, remember these ways to fight mother nature. 1. Stay inside most of…
Here’s how to improve your free throws
The basketball greats make the game look easy, but you know better. You may never get into the NBA, but you can still have a great time on the playground,…
Federal government: Supplements don’t prevent cancer
Over-the-counter supplements are unlikely to protect against cancer, heart disease or overall risk of death, according to new guidelines from the U.S….
Low-fat or full-fat dairy? It’s complicated
Stick to low-fat or fat-free dairy, nutrition guidelines frequently advise, and receive all the nutritional benefits of dairy (like calcium and protein)…
FDA aims to cut nicotine in cigarettes
A proposal from the Food and Drug Administration would require tobacco companies to reduce the nicotine in cigarettes to make them less addictive,…
Fitness gadgets to avoid
The global home fitness equipment market is big business — more than $10 billion in 2020, according to Fortune Business Insights, with years of continued…